We all need to do more to ensure that, when it comes to our elections, everyone participates and everyone's voice is heard. Only then can we create a democracy that’s more fully of, by and for the people.
In light of Sunshine Week 2022, MASSPIRG joined with civic, community, disability and news organizations in calling on the Governor's Council to maintain the same level of public access to their meetings that the people of Massachusetts have depended on over the last two years. Earlier this week the Governor's Council announced they were discontinuing online streaming of their meetings.
Proposed legislation in Massachusetts limits access and undermines the spirit of the Open Meeting Law
State legislature to consider updating Open Meeting Law
State legislative committee considers bill enhancing public access to local government meetings by guaranteeing hybrid meeting options.
Massachusetts voting rights advocates celebrate the transformational legislation that made Massachusetts elections more accessible and equitable.
Voting rights advocates celebrate the transformational legislation that made Massachusetts elections more accessible and equitable.
